What was your first Spyderco?

[charge]

What was your first :spyder: and why did you decide on that one?

Mine was the Delica Wave because of price, quality, and the Wave feature

Thanks for sharing,
charge

[tonydahose]

endura 3 black combo edge, because the guy recommended it when i was buying my service pistol. i didnt buy my next for 5 years and now all of a sudden (a year and a half later) i have close to 100 of them..lol:cool:

[Capt. Carl]

Delica wave actually.

[bh49]

My first :spyder: was Sharpmaker. My first Spyderco knife was C41 Native. I wanted to try S30V and it chipped badly.
But Kopa Cocobolo get me hooked on :spyder:

[dedguy]

Stainless Spyderedge Harpy. Was working at Target at the time and the SAK classic I had carried on my keychain for years wasn't cutting it. I was looking for the knife. Something I could beat the hell out of and not sharpen for months. I remembered as a kid being attracted to Spyderco knives, in particular the Police and did some looking around. The SE Harpy seemed the best option for me at the time. I love that knife and used the hell out of it tearing down heavy cardboard, cutting plastic packing straps, that sort of thing.

About 2 years later I finally got a real job making decent money and bought my second Spyder, a Karmabit. A week later I bought a Centofante IV. Been buying pretty consistantly since then. Have like 30 knives or so now.

[flyer35]

I just got my first not long ago, a Delica 3, but had my second a week later..lol

Rob

[David Lowry]

My first Spyderco was a plain edge Scorpius. That was sometime in February 2005. I first tried out a Tufram Worker SE over at my brother-in-laws house. He used it every day working for the water department of our city. It was beat up but was a good knife. After seeing his Worker and Executive, I wanted one. I looked online and wanted a stainless steel Spydie. I couldn't decide between the Scorpius and the Delica, so I went with the more "non-mainstream" and bought it.

It was a good knife. I eventually traded it off to a member of this forum for a different knife. I still like the Scorpius and want to get another one but there are far too many on my list before it.

We'll see. So yeah, the Scorpius was my first. :)

[The Mastiff]

An endura when they first came out and hit the area. It was a FRN clip, G2 ( Gin-1) serrated model which I still have in EDC able condition. The clip is still intact even. Second was a Delica not long later, and then I bought one for my brother. That was the early 90's. Joe

[drf]

My first was a PE Cricket purchased in January of this year. It got me hooked-- a poliwog, salt 1 , civilian, captain, cf caly 3, and a dodo followed. I am always amazed at the craftmanship and high quality of each knife purchased.

[bttoma]

A lefty PE Co-Pilot with the brass liners was my first. I picked it up at a gunshow to use as a money clip/back-up knife. My second was a PE Harpy because I liked the blade shape. I carried the Harpy for years before eventually replacing it with a G10 SE Harpy, later a few Merlins, and a CF PE Harpy.

[WOTANSON1]

I bought my first Spyderco, a Native 2 SS CE about five years ago. Man I hated that knife:mad:. Second and third were an Endura 2 SS SE, and a Vesuvius CE and hated those as well:o . Then I bought a FRN Endura 3 SE and all was right in the world.:) I had been a big slip joint fan until I discovered Spydies and have never looked back.
Cheers,
Rob

[Zatx]

Endura 4, a little over a month ago.

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/1122/img1485lw6.jpg

I'm now collector #114 and own 6 :spyder: s.

I'm hooked.

My wife makes this face :mad: when the mailman drops off another package.

[stonyman]

My first Spyderco was the Gunting Combo edge. The thing that I remembered that stood out the most was the quality and solid construction of the folder. Oh well the rest is history!:D Take care all and God Bless!

[yablanowitz]

My first was a Delica in AUS 8 with the wider molded clip, which I still have and carry once in a while. Since it was a gift from my girlfriend, you better believe I hang on to it ;) :D

[Lockback]

G2 SE FRN integral-clip Delica - I received it as a gift over 10 years ago. It's heading back to the Great Spyder Factory tomorrow for a resharpening.

The first Spyderco I bought for myself was an SE AUS-8 FRN integral-clip Rescue. I now have several Rescues, but still carry that one occasionally.

[disko]

PE black SPOT, was looking at a very specific situation and it fit the bill nicely. Then a Matriarch which I sold following the end of a situation. Now I've got a CF cricket, and g10 and Tuffram Civilians en route, as well as a Waved Delica.

[KCBlade]

Hello All

This is my first time posting on this forum. My first Spyderco purchase was (two knives) made three weeks ago: Native plain edge CPM-S30V blade, and the Manix. I purchased both for several reasons. I found them esthetically pleasing. Both are time tested designs. My cutting/collecting wants were fulfilled with the pair. But what really solidified my decision was the knowledge gained from reviews. Now I am hooked on Spyderco products. Since then I have purchased the Endura SE ZDP-189 blade.

[haxxor]

aus 6 se spot was my first:spyder:

I bought it because it has lots unique features: fixed blade ,neck carry sheath, S- shaped blade, lagriffe-style hole, and it was cheap :)

[bigkahunasix]

1984 - Worker, actually 2 of them. Even back then I always wanted a spare,
just in case. (probably a little OCD in there somewhere.)

Since then I have lost count of the:spyder: 's i've owned, used, traded and
gifted to others. (Just spreadin' the love.)

Bigk6

[Spyharpy]

This was my first about two years ago. Was thinking about parting with it but after some thought, I just couldn't. It was my very first Spydie!

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s46/spyharpy/spyderco/nativeetched.jpg

[cobrajoe]

My first was a ladybug, and was dissapointed at first (got it used off of ebay).

Had it for a few months, then started using it, and was utterly amazed. A cricket came soon after, then I lost track :D

[Vincent]

It was this guy here. He made my name in the knife community

http://vincentp.net/thegallery/albums/Spyderco/Para%20old/normal_DSC00125_%28Medium%29.JPG
http://vincentp.net/thegallery/albums/Spyderco/Para%20old/normal_DSC00122_%28Medium%29.JPG

[dialex]

The very first was a Ladybug. The first real size spydie was an ATS-55 Delica in PE. Still have it NIB, BTW :D

[i.v]

My first was a VG10 Delica3 PE about 4 years go.. too bad I had no idea what was SE :D

[fellyjr]

My first was THE first, a PE Worker, bought in the early 90's. Been spoiled on Spydies ever since! ;)

[Brad S.]

My First was a Kiwi. I dont knwo why I bought it. I have always been a designer of sorts and I thought it was different. Didnt really get into Spyderco till I met Gail Glesser. She impressed me, I bought 3 within a week of meeting her. And retired my Benchmade.

Dang I'm poor now.

Brad

[spydutch]

Before I discovered Spyderco I was rather into CRKT.

I thought Spyderco was waaay to expensive(especially over here before I had internet) and funny looking with that stupid hole in the blade.

Just out of curiosity I decided to try a payable Spydie (EUR 80 about $111:eek: ).
The rest is history...

It's the third from the top (bought before I knew better about SE:o )

I bought it in 2004.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/spydutch/Saltfamily-2.jpg

[jaislandboy]

FRN Clip SE black Delica and C14 SE black Rescue were my two first clipits bought in the late 1980's at a Gun/knife show.....coz I fell in love with the Spyderhole (as well as the factory Sharp edges)..... :cool:

[dalefuller]

A pair of CF lefty D3s... one for me, one for her. Still got 'em. We've moved on to ZDP D4s now for EDC. Then there's the VG-10 D4 for backup and the Para and the 83mm Manix and the 3 Natives and the Caly 3 and the Caly Jr.

[Simple Man]

Jess Horn Lightweight, early '01 while on vacation in Gatlinburgh, got it at SMKW. Up until then I thought Gerbers were sumthin'. :rolleyes:

[OuchThatsSharp]

My very first Spydie was a C78 Native III, VG-10 plain edge. Loved the handle ergonomics and the blade geometry. Still my favorite overall knife. I have since obtained about 10 more Native variations as well as about 10 other Spyderco models. Love that Native III.

[KaliGman]

An endura when they first came out and hit the area. It was a FRN clip, G2 ( Gin-1) serrated model which I still have in EDC able condition. The clip is still intact even. Second was a Delica not long later, and then I bought one for my brother. That was the early 90's. Joe

Thank you, Mastiff. I was feeling my age there for a minute. My first Spyderco was also an Endura, SE, Generation I, bought when they came out in the 90's and I was a municipal policeman working patrol. I carried this blade for a long time, finally losing it in a surveillance operation near the Mexican Border after leaving the police department for a federal law enforcement job. The integral FRN clip of the Gen I had loosened up after years of use, and I guess it slipped out of my cargo pocket somehow.

Now, please, no one start a first Surefire flashlight thread or I will have to tell how I still have one of the original 6Ps from when they came out, and that the knurling on the aluminum is now smooth as glass and the finish is only kind of black in places:D . Hmmmm--maybe I should feel old:eek:

[Axlis]

Atlantic Salt PE and a Salt 1 PE

I carry the Atlantic to work everyday (along with the D'Allara CE), but the Salt doesn't see much action.

[The Mastiff]

Thank you, Mastiff. I was feeling my age there for a minute. My first Spyderco was also an Endura, SE, Generation I, bought when they came out in the 90's and I was a municipal policeman working patrol. I carried this blade for a long time, finally losing it in a surveillance operation near the Mexican Border after leaving the police department for a federal law enforcement job. The integral FRN clip of the Gen I had loosened up after years of use, and I guess it slipped out of my cargo pocket somehow.


Gman, actually I'm only 20 years old. I just hop into my Delorean and back I go to take care of business.:) . It's in the shop now getting a new Flux Capicator installed. It's 37% more efficient and designed to work with the Mr. Fusion unit.

It's really too bad I look like a middle aged blue collar ex yankee transplant. Joe/Raleigh NC

[Hannibal Lecter]

Dear Friends,

My first Spyderco knife was the stainless Harpy SE; I was inspired to see what the fuss was about after reading the novel "Hannibal". :D

--------
Hannibal

[Peter1960]

Can't remember, even my records don't help :o Either a Delica III black blade or a Military.

At that days I thought I have more than adequate :spyder: cutting tools - what I know for sure now: There's no way to kick the habit :eek:

[Bolster]

Big Manix. And it hasn't gotten much use!

[Lockback]

Now, please, no one start a first Surefire flashlight thread or I will have to tell how I still have one of the original 6Ps from when they came out, and that the knurling on the aluminum is now smooth as glass and the finish is only kind of black in places:D .

Hey, I've got an old 6P in that condition, too! It is stamped "Laser Products" on the tailcap. Since it was most often carried in a pocket with the Delica I posted about earlier in this thread, I think we can conclusively say that G2 steel is harder than old Surefire anodizing. :D

[buferoe]

Hi There,


I bought my first Spydie in the second half of the Nineties, it was the C18 Wayne Goddard Jr.;)
It has a Micarta handle and Gin1 for blade steel.
Have to admit it toke me some time to get used to it.
But as they say: ONCE BITTEN BY THE BUG.........there's no way back.:p
It will always stay in my collection as a special item to me.



kind regards,

Werner

[Halfneck]

SS SE Harpy back in 1987. Reason I bought it? Because back in 1987 it was unlike anything I had seen.

[Jeff2112]

Mine was a first year Q model that same year! 1995 I think(?).

[bttoma]

Must be something about knives and flashlights. My first Surefire was one of the "Laser Products" 6Ps. Obviously, not my last. I still have more Spydercos than Surefires, though. :p


Hey, I've got an old 6P in that condition, too! It is stamped "Laser Products" on the tailcap. Since it was most often carried in a pocket with the Delica I posted about earlier in this thread, I think we can conclusively say that G2 steel is harder than old Surefire anodizing. :D

[Harry White]

My first Spyderco was a SS Police PE, which I bought off eBay back in 2001. I didn't get my next one until February of 2006. Now I have over 20!

Thanks, Spyderco.

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/8905/hpim0238lv8.jpg

[JBE]

A SE 8A Delica with the integral plastic clip that I bought sometime in '96...

[Ted]

A PE Alu Cricket. I used to carry a Leatherman and my boss showed me his Cricekt. Then I found one in an outdoor store in 2000 or so and got it for a great price. Still have it!

Ted

[florijn]

ATR Ti serrated,
still one of my favorite :spyder:

[Monocrom]

Fully serrated edge, 1st Gen., Spyderco Endura.
Got it cause I wanted the ultimate cutting tool.

[Mr Blonde]

Police model (all stainless with teeth) in 1997. The revamped Military in 2000 hooked me for good!:D

Wouter

[Raqudu]

Hello, everyone!

My first Spyderco was a C05 Standard, purchased new in the mid-80's. It was used for a while, then put away in my belief that it was "too small" and the unchamfered edges "too sharp." Twenty years later, after reading a review of the Ocelot, my intrest in Spyderco was rekindled. I dug out my old Standard and found that my mature eyes saw a knife of ideal size for EDC. A little emery cloth to smooth the corners and it found its way to my pocket once again.

In researching my old knife on this forum, my long-dormant :spyder: virus became active again. Through reading many of your posts, I made my decision. I'm eagerly awaiting delivery of a Caly3, PE, G-10 as my second "first" Spyderco.

Thank you all, ladies and gentlemen, for your help in making this decision.

[gary sims]

My first was a Delica with integral clip. I still have it and five more Delicas to go with it. That was in 1991.

[fret]

My Delica.AUS-8A with FRN clip is my first of many.
http://thumb15.webshots.net/t/57/557/1/26/6/2729126060054621575ZaWHLl_th.jpg
http://thumb15.webshots.net/t/63/463/3/22/17/2409322170054621575ZlsfTd_th.jpg

[wneubauer]

My first was a Chinook. Never owned a Spyderco before, but loved the feel of the knife. Always carried Gerber or Buck before... This knife has brought me around to the Spyderco brand.. I expect the Chinook will not be my last Spyderco knife. Just bought it yesterday and I really love it.

[Chucula]

Manix was my first. I wanted a tough folder i could carry, but it scared a lot of people and was more knife than i needed. Now I carry a little caly jr ZDP that fits the bill nicely.

[5150]

1997- frn pro grip combination edge w/ kraton inserts - it took a beating and kept on eating for the next four years until i retired it.:D

[ozspyder]

My first was from a bricks and mortar place (got ripped off :mad: ) Twas a Ladybug FRN CE. Wanted it for a keychain knife as I found I was always using my pen or scissors or teeth to open up this or that or the other :) Chose Spyderco cos it was slightly different, the hole I thought was ingenious.

Progressed very quickly for me in finding out more about Spyderco...then got a totally different Spyderco ... Chinook II PE !!! so I went from tiny Ladybug ---> badass Chinook :D

Now I have a sizeable Native collection, Kopa collection, and a few other Spydies and hopefully will add about half a dozen Pink Delicas to the hoard..... the wife just does not understand :cool:

[DRod]

Wal Mart Native was my first. Though I've know about Spyderco long before I bought my first. Then I got a CE E3 at Gander Mtn in a blister pack. Then I gotta D'Allara, next was the SE E4. And finally the Cj in ZDP. I gotta SS Jester too but cant quite remember when in order I got it. Ha. Now I cruise the Caly Jr ZDP and Endura 4 daily and swap out the E4 for the D'Allara every now and again.

[Fatboy]

Native :spyder:

[Tank]

First was a C05 Standard that I got back in 1990. Carried it for many years.

[Joshua J.]

My first Spyderco was an FRN Cricket back in October of 2002. Unfortunately I lost the pivot pin a while ago, I’ve been meaning to get an SS Cricket to replace it but haven’t yet.

[cjgrad23]

a black bladed delica 1, full serrations. got it in 92 for my eigth birthday:D , lost it in a bog about 4 years ago:eek: , been looking for one since with no luck:(

[The Deacon]

My first was an aluminum Peter Herbst. Turned out to be a poor choice, as it was fairly right handed, but the Spyderhole opener and the overall quality led me to keep trying. A PE S30V Native and an all stainless Kiwi, both much better suited to a southpaw like me, soon followed. That Kiwi in particular has served me well and faithfully. So much so in fact, that it's the one I recently sent to Spain and had engraved by Antonio Montejano.

[Episteme]

My first spyderco purchase was a FRN Dragonfly in plain-edge. That was 7 years ago, and I wanted a small lightweight yet sturdy pocketknife that could be used for cutting chores and last-ditch self defense. I believe my second Spyderco was a few weeks later, the serrated SS Dragonfly. Then it was the Harpy, and the rest is history.
Michael

[Thalestin]

my first is a FRN jester. Got it about 6 months ago. It lives on my keychain=)

[slacker]

police model SE. Fell in love with the police model the instant I saw it at the local store two years ago. It was the one that started the whole obsession. :spyder:

[Tetsuo]

My first, Native III PE, I liked the 3D handle.

[steeltiger]

C33 progrip, why? because I diddn't have one. It was the only spyder in the store, after that I got a ATS-55 Rescue, then a almite? police, leading up to my E4, and the three I ordered two days ago. I think its safe to say I am now addicted:D

[butch]

step in to the sorta way back, it was a FRN clip endura SE lasted me many years till the seat belt got the clip :( got a then new millie se and never looked back

[Blackhair]

If you people will consider a Byrd Cara Cara a Spyderco, then it's that one! I've had it for a grand total of 4 days now, whooohoo!!

[smcfalls13]

First was a Harpy, and the quality impressed me so much I bought a Native III(more lefty friendly) and around that point I lost control of my wallet:p

[peacefuljeffrey]

What was your first :spyder: and why did you decide on that one?


I bought my first Spyderco knife at a flea market on Long Island, NY, around 1993.
It was a 60/40 Delica FRNR. It was in my price range, and the combo edge appealed to me a bit. (I have since become a plain-edge devotee.)

I still have the knife. I tied it onto a 550 cord necklace alongside a Fox40 whistle, for carry on the water. Each item (the knife and the whistle) is on one loop of a Spanish Bowline.

[edrose]

My first Spydie was a Cricket. That was the only that I loved from the Spyderco range. I already had a lot of knives and I bought it just to be able to say I have at least one Spyderco knife. I thought they are ugly and didn't understand those who loved them.
Today I have about 40-50... :D

[peacefuljeffrey]

My first spyderco purchase was a FRN Dragonfly in plain-edge.

I'd own five to ten of those things if only they were available in screw-together construction! :D

-PJ

[gldfshkpr]

My first was an aluminum Peter Herbst. Turned out to be a poor choice, as it was fairly right handed, but the Spyderhole opener and the overall quality led me to keep trying. A PE S30V Native and an all stainless Kiwi, both much better suited to a southpaw like me, soon followed. That Kiwi in particular has served me well and faithfully. So much so in fact, that it's the one I recently sent to Spain and had engraved by Antonio Montejano.
Hey Paul,

Bringing up this old post tonight using the search for Ocelots. I value your opinion. The Stretch was my first knife and I know, your favorite. My question is this. Why send the Kiwi all the way to Spain for engraving? I have thoughts of having my Stretch engraved with my initials, some day to pass on to my son.

[Mako109]

Worker C01P, slab side, 3 screw clip.

I believe it was the only Spyderco model widely available at the time, back around late 1981 (maybe early 1982). Spotted it in a display case at a mall cutlery shop in Washington. The glint of the all stainless steel handle and blade caught my eye, then that peculiar "hole". Upon my inquiry, the shop owner happily demonstrated the operation of the knife. He flicked the blade open, then closed it with one hand. Then he quickly flicked it open again with the "spyder drop". That was a memorable "WOW" moment for my buddy and I and we each bought one.

I still have the Worker, but retired it from use a while ago. It's been well used but well taken care of. Still locks up solid, no blade wobble at all.

[THG]

What was your first :spyder: and why did you decide on that one?

Mine was the Delica Wave because of price, quality, and the Wave feature

Thanks for sharing,
charge

Same knife, same reason right here! My first Spyder as well.

[buglerbilly]

Spyderco Native FRN ~ C41BK

I bought it in a Surplus Store here in Perth, West Australia, paid probably twice as much as I should have as a result and now buy ALL my Spydies direct from the USA.

Had the knife for a couple of years and then gave it to a guy who worked for me and he couldn't have been more stoked! ;)

I have since replaced it........I own most other Natives or will once my latest shipment arrives!

Let me take this opportunity to wish my fellow Native and Spyderco collectors, users and other reprobates a most pleasant New Years Eve and a most successful, healthy and happy 2009...........;) :D :spyder: :spyder: :spyder:

Regards,

BRIAN

[A.P.F.]

And a Happy New Year to you, Brian!

[television]

waved delica, now i have a paramillie:D

[Spyderknife]

Pro-Grip. And still got it!

[clovisc]

Chinook II. i told myself: "I want just one REALLY good knife, and that's it."

HA! little did i know i'd be addicted to spydies immediately thereafter!

[DMgangl]

My first was a Endura 4 CE SS about 3 years ago. I needed a good knife to cut heavy rope at work. Every since then I only carry a :spyder: folder.

DM

[Dr. Snubnose]

1st one was a Blue FRN SE Delica......inherited from my father....
1st one I bought was a SE Mariner SS.....Doc:D

[JD Spydo]

I got my very first Spyderco knife in 1995. It was a stainless handled Spyderco Mariner, SE, GIN-1 model. It wasn't long after that I got a Police model. Then I got a JD Smith when they first came out in ATS-34 blade steel. I remember the day very well.

[WhiteWillie]

Mine was the pictured Native III:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g21/WhiteWillie/NativeIII1.jpg

[dwong]

delica II,
recently etched d'fly, spin(EDC)

[MCM]

A Ronin got me into this mess...... LOL LOL :p

Have not looked back..........:spyder:

[Zozo*HC*]

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff26/ZozoHC/P1000955.jpg

I still love it, and its in regular field use! :D

[MountainManJim]

The Byrd Pelican was on clearance at SFO the first time I walked in. It was the most affordable knife there and still a great value (very useful for cutting the padding for Pergo type flooring). I thought some much of it that I bought one for myself and one for my brother.

Byrd knives .... the gateway drug :):spyder:

[TR Graham]

My first Spyderco was a left-hand Police. Given to me by a friend in 1991 or '92.

First of many......:)

TR Graham
The Glocksmith

[ceg]

Mid '80s, my wife bought me a plainedge Worker.

At the time it was the ugliest damn thing I ever saw. However upon using it I found the real beauty was in the utility of it. One hand opening/closing and no belt sheath required. Been hooked since. Still have that worker.

[StuntDouble]

My first Spyder was an SS serrated Police model my parents bought for me when I was 15, about 12 years ago. I used that knife for everything, even used it on a charter boat for a while. Despite hands that were frequently covered in fish slime and salt water, I never had any problems losing my grip on the knife.

I still have that one floating around in a box somewhere. I don't think I'll ever get rid of it, even though I don't use it much.

[OuchThatsSharp]

This is the actuall first Spyderco knife I ever purchased. C78 Native III. I still have it along with 25 other Natives.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s145/pkdmslf/My-EDC-Native-III.jpg

[SimpleIsGood229]

Mine was a PE Endura 4 in ZDP-189. Since then, it's been Krein'd.

[Lord vader]

The first for me was the C41 Native PE.

[McBain]

It all started with a PE frn Dragonfly... why oh why did I have to buy that!!!
:):):D:D:p

[fredswartz]

I was into Benchmade and Microtech big time. For some reason I bought this full sized Tim Wegner custom collaboration. That knife somehow got me to tune into the Spyderco forum and the rest is history.

[Ribz]

All black SE worker is the first one i remember. Got it at a gun show for about $40. I knew about :spyder:s and got it because it was all black and SE mmmm I still have it too :D

[Lev]

Black FRN Ladybug, circa 1990-1991. I can't remember for sure anymore. I carried it for years, almost losing it twice. It still looks new. Didn't buy another until 2006 when a friend directed me to the Spyderco website to check out a knife he had just bought. From that moment, a lot of time and money has been spent on steel:D

[spyderHS08]

for what it counts...a native 1st gen brk. which i did not know at that time is not a real :spyder: as I was new to spyders and just found it at a little shop i was at on vaca in colorado. i wanted to try out the hole for openage lol:rolleyes:. so i bought it, liked it then got an endura 3 CE which was my real first

[Tank]

My first was an economy SE. It was amoung the stuff the was stolen when we got robbed 9 years ago. If anyone ever sees one with the initials JAB engraved on it.. I would love to be reunighted,

[nuubee]

I've only been seriously interested in folders for a few years. At the time I decided to start indulging myself in this interest, I was interested in both BM and Spyderco, so I started out with a BM Vex (If I had to do it again, I'd get a Tenacious...). I thought that the quality of construction was good for the price, but, for me, it was too long, too bulky, and too heavy in my pocket.
Then I started hanging out on the forums here so I could make an informed Spydie buying decision, and ended up getting a black-handled ZDP-189 Caly Jr., then in production. Wow. I made the right choice, that time. I think I have 7 Spydies so far - mostly LBKs, and I'm trying to wean myself from buying more for a while, but then I realize that I really would like a Lava, and their cost is only going to go up, and the new Dragonfly is going to come out, and the H-1 SE Ladybug, etc., etc., etc...

[arnon]

native s30v:spyder::)

[Sequimite]

Delica 2 in AUS-6

[AH2525]

My first was an FRN Delica with the molded clip and with a PS blade. Got it at the Army PX in high school.

[Josh K]

was a D'Allara PE. Love the knife. :D